Land and Forest is looking for strong staff to work on the development and conservation of Icelandic vegetation resources through land reclamation, new forests and forest preservation to promote the economic, environmental and social benefits of sustainable land use. We are now looking for an expert who works with geographical data and databases, as well as geographical analyses. The deadline for applications is 7 October.

Prolonged uncertainty and natural catastrophes have significantly impacted the lives and well-being of the people in Grindavík. It is essential to take care of mental health and make use of the existing coping mechanisms.

A new review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland in autumn compares the situation in Europe.

Tuna can be caught as bycatch in pelagic fisheries, therefore we would like to draw attention to the fact that all tuna catches must be reported to the Directorate of Fisheries as soon as possible.

The number of confirmed Influenza cases in week 8 was comparable to weeks 6 and 7. The majority of Influenza cases are now of type B. Clinical diagnoses of Influenza-like illness were also comparable to the previous week. The number of COVID-19 cases in week 8 was similar to the past four weeks.

Annual influenza and Covid-19 vaccinations will begin at HSN after mid-October.

The Directorate of Health issues the first licence to operate in the area of consumption.

Land and Forest Iceland is seeking a forestry consultant for its operations centre in West-Iceland. (Update 27 January: Application deadline expired.)

The positions at the School of Education and Science are for permanently employed staff in higher education who reduce their work hours due to scientific work. This summer we plan to learn about researchers in these positions and their projects. Now it’s time for nurse Pála Sigríður Tryggvadóttir, a master’s student in health sciences and an instructor at HA.

The Hekla Forests region has undergone a remarkable transformation in the 21st century. Once characterised by a desolate and barren landscape, significant portions of the region have now experienced a substantial resurgence of vegetation, exhibiting exceptional growth and vitality. A notable example of this transformation can be observed in the Sölvahraun lava field area, situated to the east of Mount Búrfell.